James Swanwick
James Swanwick
The Brain's Security Guard: How to Repair Your Blood-Brain Barrier After Alcohol With Coach Matt
The Brain's Security Guard: How to Repair Your Blood-Brain Barrier After Alcohol With Coach Matt
The Brain's Security Guard: How to Repair Your Blood-Brain Barrier After Alcohol With Coach Matt
Wednesday 7th January 2026
Coach Matt reveals how to repair your blood-brain barrier after alcohol use. Learn lifestyle changes to reclaim mental clarity.
17 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Chronic drinking weakens the blood-brain barrier, leading to brain fog.
- Recovery begins within 90 days; full restoration possible in two years.
- Four lifestyle pillars: nutrition, exercise, hydration, rest.
- Guided visualisation aids in mental clarity restoration.
- Improved emotional regulation and cognitive function post-recovery.
"Alcohol can pass freely through the blood-brain barrier because it is a small, fat-soluble molecule."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Coach Matt takes listeners on a transformative exploration of the blood-brain barrier, the brain's security guard, and how alcohol can sneak past it like a stealthy intruder. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge, explaining how chronic drinking weakens this crucial barrier, leading to pesky inflammation and that all-too-familiar 'brain fog.' But fear not!
Matt lays out a hopeful recovery roadmap, revealing how the barrier begins to repair itself within just 90 days, with full restoration possible in two years. You'll learn about the four lifestyle pillars—nutrition, exercise, hydration, and rest—that work together to rebuild your brain's security system. The episode also includes a calming guided visualisation, helping you picture your brain's recovery process.
So, if you're someone who's curious about the science behind sobriety and how to reclaim your mental clarity, this episode is for you. Are you ready to fortify your brain's fortress and unleash your full potential without alcohol?